{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Firelands Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10515289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Files are Full.\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help us out! Our students are very motivated by prizes. They are loving the chance to earn the stress ball and fidget toys that you have provided for them. All of our classroom worksheets are now neatly organized and easily accessible with the hanging folders and file cabinet. \r\n\r\nWe also love the timers to keep our students on task. The trays are also helpful because each student can have easy access to their personal icons, social stories and learning materials.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a positive impact on the lives of my special needs students. We really appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1787176135608,"projectUrl":"project/files-are-full/10515289/","projectTitle":"Files are Full","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10502525,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project, \"Stuff for School.\" We really appreciate your kindness. Our new binder clips, chip clips, paper towels, Sharpie markers, and binders have been so helpful for getting our new school year off to a wonderful start. The Shapie markers are a personal favorite amongst the students to color and create interesting and detailed projects. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for making a positive impact on the lives of my special needs students. We truly appreciate your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1787137310897,"projectUrl":"project/stuff-for-school/10502525/","projectTitle":"Stuff for School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10462896,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"New Necessities.\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help us out! We were beyond delighted for these new materials to arrive just in time for the start of the new school year. We will use all of the paper products when we cook in our classroom. We use the new donated cleaning supplies to keep our room germ and mess free. You helped our kiddos start the year off in the right way! \r\n\r\nThank you for the positive impact you made on the lives of my special needs students. We are so grateful for you and your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1786937755720,"projectUrl":"project/new-necessities/10462896/","projectTitle":"New Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10452078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Lifesavers for Life Savers.\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help us out. We were more than happy to put these baskets together for our amazing first responders in memory of 9/11. The students given much thought and consideration about what would go in each basket. The students also handmade cards and baskets that they included in the baskets. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for not only the positive impact you have made on the lives of my students, but also the lives of our first responders. Thank you for all you do!","fullyFundedDate":1786213108770,"projectUrl":"project/lifesavers-for-life-savers/10452078/","projectTitle":"Lifesavers for Life Savers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10191194,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Create, Explore, and Relax: A Classroom Transformation.\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to support our students. We were so excited to have been notified that we were funded.\r\n\r\nWe used the laminating machine every day to preserve teacher-made learning materials. The slime was used as motivational rewards. The mason jars were used to create \"I Spy Jars.\" My students had so much fun making them.\r\n\r\nThank you for the positive impact you have made on the lives of my special education students. We are so grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1778285124504,"projectUrl":"project/create-explore-and-relax-a-classroom/10191194/","projectTitle":"Create, Explore, and Relax: A Classroom Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10192745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Organized, Inspired, and Ready to Learn!\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help us out! We were so excited to receive our new learning materials. Vibrant bulletin boards with positive messages on them make for an uplifting environment. We also love displaying a variety of pictures on our classroom refrigerator to make the classroom feel more like home. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for the positive impact you have made on the lives of my special needs students. We are so grateful for amazing donors like you! You have provided us with amazing supports for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1779403482098,"projectUrl":"project/organized-inspired-and-ready-to-learn/10192745/","projectTitle":"Organized, Inspired, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10191089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"From Curiosity to Discovery: Engaging STEM Experiments.\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to support us. We had so much fun making the Glow-in-the-Dark Power Balls. We were able to make choices to display our creativity and follow step-by-step instructions. It was wonderful and rewarding to see our final products. \r\n\r\nWe also enjoyed utilizing the Science Kits, Sharpies, and magnetic frames. Thank you so much for making a positive impact on the lives of my special needs students. We are truly so grateful for donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1778285122442,"projectUrl":"project/from-curiosity-to-discovery-engaging-st/10191089/","projectTitle":"From Curiosity to Discovery: Engaging STEM Experiments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10248130,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund our project, \"Odds and Ends for Our Friends.\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help us out! We needed these supplies so badly. The paper plates and bowls have been used during our cooking class. The paper towels, soap and disinfectant wipes have been used to keep our classroom clean. The posters boost positive vibe and environment of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making a positive impact on the lives of my special education students. We are truly so grateful for donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1777981709091,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends-for-our-friends/10248130/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends for Our Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10200480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Rocking Rewards.\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help our class out. Everyone loved the money themed reward day where we distributed money themed items such as Pay Day candy bars, 100 Grand candy bars, and gold coins. \r\n\r\nEvery person likes to be rewarded for a job well-done. It is nice to have your efforts recognized. Thank you so much for making a positive impact on the lives our our special needs students. We are so grateful for donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1776946206886,"projectUrl":"project/rocking-rewards/10200480/","projectTitle":"Rocking Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10175067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Spine-Tingling Student Creations.\" We were so excited to receive our new binding machine and spiral binders! With these new donations to our classroom, the possibilities are endless! We are able to bind social stories, student work portfolios, recipes and teacher-created academic learning materials! We absolutely love having access to this machine. We love that the spiral binders are different colors too!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making a positive impact on the lives of our students. We truly appreciate your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1774920336040,"projectUrl":"project/spine-tingling-student-creations/10175067/","projectTitle":"Spine-Tingling Student Creations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10011653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Transitioning to Middle School!\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help us out. We really enjoyed making bags for our incoming 6th graders. Each 6th grader received a button, pencil, a piece of candy and a notebook. \r\n\r\nThe purpose of this project was to show kindness and give our new 6th graders a warm welcome. Thank you for making a positive impact on the lives of our students. We are so grateful for amazing donors like yourselves.","fullyFundedDate":1772631626250,"projectUrl":"project/transitioning-to-middle-school/10011653/","projectTitle":"Transitioning to Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10090337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Sweet Success: Snow Cones for Hard Work.\" We really appreciate your kindness and generosity. Our students love being rewarded with these tasty snow cones. Our students especially love the variety of flavor that we are able to offer. Students who work extra hard should be rewarded. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for the positive impact you have made on the lives of our students! Motivating our students to be the best versions of themselves is what this project is all about!","fullyFundedDate":1772631626278,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-snow-cones-for-hard-work/10090337/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success: Snow Cones for Hard Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_84886","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":426,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":42,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":89,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.3,"schoolId":84886,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Firelands Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Firelands Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/firelands-local-school-district/south-amherst-middle-school/84886"}